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Get a look that will last
To get a good paint or wallpaper finish, you need to start with a smooth surface.
Before you do anything, decide whether it’s worth restoring old wall or ceiling linings or whether it is better to replace them with new linings. This decision will depend on the condition of your existing linings, how long the preparation work will take and whether you can achieve the quality of surface finish you require.
In many instances, the sensible option is to remove the old linings and install new ones. This will save you hours and hours of tedious wallpaper stripping and the disappointment of a less than satisfactory result.
Steps to remove and relining your walls
Generations of wallpaper and paint - In many older homes, it’s not unusual for the wall linings to have been painted or wallpapered over and over again. And often, the original paint job went straight over wallpaper. Until you start work, it’s nearly impossible to know exactly what you will uncover.
The only thing you can be sure of is that whatever method you use to remove these layers, it will take a lot longer than you ever imagined and that you will cause some damage to the underlying linings in the process. Damage that even when repaired may make it difficult to achieve a great looking finish.
Learn what is behind your wall linings
Cracks, holes, crumbling corners. In pre-1980s houses, plasterboard joints were not reinforced with paper tape. Because of this, cracks are common. Before redecorating, joints need to be reinforced correctly, otherwise cracks are likely to reappear. Crumbling and chipped corners are also prevalent in many older homes. Loose material should be removed and the corners reinforced, stopped and sanded. Holes (depending on how big they are) can be repaired using fillers, then sanded smooth.
However, no matter how careful you are, the remedial work will never be as smooth as the rest of the lining and may show up as a blemish after painting or wallpapering.
